Broadwater County, Montana Housing Market
In Broadwater County, Montana, the median home value is $426,600, with a median monthly rent of $955. This places Broadwater County at #237 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #8 within Montana.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $909
- Establishments: 261
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 3
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 2,970 (avg $84,533)
- Outflow: 2,568 (avg $83,727)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Broadwater County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 59752 | 455.2 | -6.43% | 2025 |
| 2 | 59644 | 393.4 | -0.92% | 2025 |
| 3 | 59635 | 373.0 | +1.50% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Broadwater County | Montana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $426,600 | $276,876 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $955 | $842 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 87.8% | 73.0% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 37.2 | 27.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Broadwater County is 54.1% above the Montana state average and 87.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $955/month is 13.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 37.2, Broadwater County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Broadwater County has an owner-occupancy rate of 87.8%, compared to 73.0% in Montana and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber County | Utah | $426,700 | $1,379 |
| Storey County | Nevada | $426,400 | $1,153 |
| Prince George's County | Maryland | $426,000 | $1,799 |
| Comal County | Texas | $427,200 | $1,603 |
| Juab County | Utah | $425,400 | $907 |
Other Counties in Montana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake County | $421,800 | $901 | 75.0% |
| Carbon County | $420,800 | $844 | 78.0% |
| Jefferson County | $446,900 | $925 | 84.2% |
| Stillwater County | $405,800 | $961 | 82.9% |
| Lewis and Clark County | $393,500 | $1,102 | 70.1% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).